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The countdown to Lighting up Kedleston is on. From Friday 23 October to Sunday 15 November, discover a vibrant programme...
20/10/2026

The countdown to Lighting up Kedleston is on.
From Friday 23 October to Sunday 15 November, discover a vibrant programme of events celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights, at Kedleston Hall.
Inspired by the Hall’s historic connections to South Asia, step inside to experience a celebration of light, colour, music and performance, with vibrant rangoli patterns, creative activities and decorations transforming the Hall.
Plan your visit and discover what’s on (website link in comments).

📸 NT Images / Steve Franklin

The Cavalier crew visited Kedleston Hall and got their Pooch Passports stamped! What a lovely bunch! 😍Bring your four-le...
19/10/2026

The Cavalier crew visited Kedleston Hall and got their Pooch Passports stamped!

What a lovely bunch! 😍

Bring your four-legged friend along, pick up a Pooch Passport at a participating property and collect stamps as you explore, helping your pooch work their way towards a special treat from Forthglade! 🐾

Running until 28 February 2027.

Image Credit: Toddi + Whinni + Penni + Barni + Lenni + Betti

Join us for a magical breakfast with Father Christmas at Kedleston Hall this festive season.🎄🧑‍🎄Enjoy a delicious cooked...
18/10/2026

Join us for a magical breakfast with Father Christmas at Kedleston Hall this festive season.🎄🧑‍🎄

Enjoy a delicious cooked breakfast before Father Christmas arrives with a special gift for every child, plus plenty of opportunities to capture some family photos. 🎁✨

Tickets are available to book now via our website.

📸NT Images / Rebecca Hughes

10/10/2026

It’s the final weekend to see Kedleston Hall’s 2026 major house exhibition:

How Did We Get Here?

Ending on Sunday October 11, uncover beautifully crafted Tibetan objects from Kedleston’s Museum collection - not only up close, but also through film.

Exploring personal connections and intimate conversations to these artefacts with the Tibetan community living in Britain, don’t miss a chance to see Encounters; a film produced by British-Tibetan designer and artist Nyima Murry.



Main grid image:
National Trust Images/Steve Franklin

A very special Diwali announcement! We are thrilled to reveal an exciting schedule of Diwali celebratory events across K...
06/10/2026

A very special Diwali announcement!

We are thrilled to reveal an exciting schedule of Diwali celebratory events across Kedleston Hall from 23 October - 15 November.

On Saturday 14 November with late night opening until 7pm, discover Diwali illuminations after dark and experience a day filled with South Asian inspired music, performers and dance.

Experience expressive instrumental performances in Kedleston’s domed Saloon including bansuri flute, tabla and music from sitarist Chithrinie Nirupama.

A Sri Lankan Sitarist and Composer based in Derby, Chithrinie fuses Indian classical music with Sri Lankan Folk, contemporary genres and electronic sound effects.

For more information on Diwali at Kedleston Hall including October half-term, head to our upcoming events website page.

Tickets not required. Normal entry admission applies, inccluded for National Trust members.

02/10/2026

There are only two weekends left to visit our exhibition How Did We Get Here? which ends on 11 October.

At its heart in the Saloon discover 'Encounters'; a film spotlighting a selection of Kedleston Hall's Tibetan Museum objects through new narratives formed by personal stories of community conversation.

Created in collaboration with British-Tibetan designer and artist, Nyima Murry, alongside members of the Tibetan community living in Britian, Nyima said:

‘Through telling the human story, I hope the audience can gain a new layer of understanding and appreciation of the objects. They aren’t simply historically important, but they are culturally important to the Tibetan community today.’

For more information on 'Encounters' and How Did We Get Here? which ends on 11 October, visit Kedleston Hall’s website.



Main image: 'Encounters' film still, Nyima Murry and Jim Stephenson. Commissioned for How did we get here? Journeys from Tibet to Kedleston at Kedleston Hall. Film and image © Nyima Murry, 2025.

Who’s spotted Kedleston Hall in this month’s Derbyshire Life Magazine? 👀Revealing insights into our current exhibition H...
01/10/2026

Who’s spotted Kedleston Hall in this month’s Derbyshire Life Magazine? 👀

Revealing insights into our current exhibition How Did We Get Here? Morgan Feely also discusses his role as Kedleston’s Property Experience Curator.

Intrigued and want to find out more? ✨️

Don't miss a chance to visit How Did We Get Here? until 11 October.

For more information and for opening times, visit Kedleston Hall’s website events page. 

Derbyshire Life Magazine

24/09/2026

Hello Autumn! 🍂
This October join the Kedleston Ranger for a guided walk in the parkland as the autumnal colours change the landscape.

17 October - Learn about the sources of craft materials, medicines and wild food from the plants that grow in the countryside.

21 October - a guided walk through Kedleston’s historic 18th century parkland exploring the history and wildlife.

Booking advised - on the website

Available daily, explore more of the parkland at Kedleston with a family friendly orienteering course. Using a map, choose your own route to find your way.

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